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Illegal film downloads in UK grows 30%

posted onJuly 8, 2011
by l33tdawg

Top five box office hits downloaded 1.4 million times last year

Internet research company Envisional has revealed that illegal downloading of films in the UK grew nearly 30% in five years, according to a report by the BBC. Such illegal downloading of films is estimate to cost hundreds of millions to the film industry as well as thousands of job losses.

A study by Envisional found that the top five box office movies were illegally downloaded in the UK for 1.4 million times in last year, said the report. TV shows have also not far behind. Research lead Dr David Price said improvement in technology, easy availability and lack of concern among the new generation are reasons for the growth of online piracy.

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